Senior Assistant Manager/Manager – Engineering Services (Development & Estate Department) [NIE]

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here .

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Senior Assistant Manager/Manager (Engineering Services – Electrical/M&E) in the Development & Estate Department to assist Head of the Development & Estate Department in the facility management, facility planning, infrastructure development and improvement and addition & alteration (A&A) works.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee  and manage  the Electrical system (High Tension and Low Tension system) of NIE campus. Ensure the reliability of the electrical system in NIE.
• Oversee and manage the Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems of NIE campus. Ensure the reliability of the ELV systems in NIE.
• Oversee electricity metering and billing and Power Monitoring System. Analyse electricity consumption of NIE and recommend and implement measures to reduce the energy consumption.
• Assist in environmental sustainability and energy conservation projects/initiatives.
• Manage the procurement and administration of contracts for maintenance and project works.
• Prepare specifications and tender/quotation documentations and call quotation/tender.
• Manage a team of technical staff in the department and term contractors to ensure the smooth operations of NIE campus and facilities.
• Manage and oversee the infrastructure development projects, Addition & Alteration (A&A) works, R&R and improvement works, to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget with acceptable quality.
• Manage and oversee the maintenance regime of the systems under his/her care at NIE which includes routine and audit checks, monitoring and ensuring maintenance and repair works are done in a timely manner, managing the performance of the contractors and proper supervision of contractors’ works.
• Develop, implement, review and maintain regime and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regularly and ensure the systems and projects under his/her care are in full compliance with the regulatory requirements and safety requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A University Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Science with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in operation and maintenance of Electrical system and/or in installation/project management of Electrical system OR
• A Polytechnic Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Building Science with at least 10 years of relevant working experience in operation and maintenance of Electrical system and/or in installation/project management of Electrical system.
• Candidates with experience at managerial level in the facilities management and operation of Institutes of Higher Learning campus or hospital campus or large-scale developments will have an advantage.
• Relevant working experience with strong knowledge and understanding of building construction, Addition & Alteration (A&A) works, feasibility study, budget estimates, project management processes and planning will be a plus.
• Relevant working experience with strong knowledge and understanding of other Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems such as ACMV, Fire Protection, etc. will be also a plus.
• Candidates with practicing Licensed Electrical Worker license or Professional Engineer will also have added advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge in Electrical systems.
• Well versed in relevant authority/regulatory codes of practices for Electrical .
• Strong team-player with good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Self-starter with strong sense of initiative, with ability to work with ambiguity and agility.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good project management skills.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 31 January 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.

Hiring Institution: NIE